Brotherly visit of Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II to Vatican


Brotherly visit of Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II to Vatican was completed. The spiritual and lay leaders of our country participated in the opening of the monument of St. Gregory of Narek. The Supreme Patriarch had a private talk to the Pope of Rome. To mark their brotherhood and friendship of many years, Pope Francis presented a cross decorated with images of Sistine Chapel to Karekin II. Afterwards, the leaders of Churches visited St. Peter Church. In front of the Armenian St. Patriarch Grigor Lusavorich a private prayer was delivered.

Ara Shiraz


"The Master of the Portrait Sculptor": this is how art critics describe one of the brightest phenomena of the 20th century Armenian fine arts - Ara Shiraz. Our program is about his innovative ideas, creation cycles and interesting episodes of his biography.

“Driver’s Friend”


It’s been a few years since our drivers have civil defendors: the NGO “Driver’s Friend” studies and examines every single complaint they receive from citizens. If the driver is convinced that the penalty is precarious, the organization helps them to write legally accurate claim, appeal and protect their rights. Knowledgeable experts quickly react to any changes introduced in traffic and inform citizens via different communication channels to ensure safe traffic. 

The monument of St. Gregory of Narek was inaugurated in Vatican


On April 4-5, the spiritual and lay delegations headed by the President of RA Serzh Sargsyan and Karekin II Catholicos were in Vatican. The Holy See inaugurated the monument of St. Gregory of Narek proclaimed as Universal Teacher.

Vordan Karmir Rock Band


Vordan karmir - the crimson carmine (Armenian cochineal) used in the 100 years old carpets of Karabakh grandma’s dowry turned into the title of a Vanadzor-based rock band. Founded in 2004, the band "Vordan Karmir" is functioning and creating in its native town Vanadzor, with concerts both in Yerevan and beyond. Our crew was hosted in the rehearsal room renovated and fitted personally by the boys of "Vordan Karmir" rock band. 

Feast of Annunciation in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


On April 7, the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the Annunciation of the Holy Virgin.  “Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest”. This is how the annunciation of the Mother of God described in the Gospel of Luke. 

Ս. Candlelight Divine Liturgy of Holy Resurrection at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


Ս. Festive Divine Liturgy of Holy Resurrection in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin was offered by Archbishop Paren Avetisyan. The Supreme Patriarch lighted the Cathedral lanterns with the altar lamp and distributed among the believers. Thousands of people from various location came to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to carry the symbolic light to their  families.  Tomorrow, on April 1, Catholicos of All Armenians will offer the festive Divine Liturgy of Holy Resurrection. 
 

Paintings of the Doctor of Art Studies Vigen Ghazaryan - in one show room


This year, the Doctor of Art Studies, corresponding member of NAS professor Vigen Ghazaryan turns 75. The merited scientists is creating as well. Through the efforts of his family, his compositions from various years were brought together in the show room named after him.  
 

Wikimedia Armenia


"Wikimedia Armenia" Scientific-Educational Non-Governmental Organization has united volunteers of different ages and professions, who did not spare efforts to write articles in Armenian, edit mistakes and misspellings. Thanks to them, Armenian Wikipedia has become one of the full members of the world's largest family, the 34th edition of the articles.
 

Tsakhkazar (Palm Sunday) in Arabkir newly-built Church


In Arabkir Church, the festive Divine Liturgy of Tsakhkazard was held by Father Hrant Manukyan. This was the very first Liturgy of the newly-ordained priest and the first Tsakhkazard of Arabkir Church. 
 

Rev. Father Yremia Abgaryan defended an thesis for the rank of Archimandrite


On May 1, the defence of a thesis for the rank of Archimandrite of Rev. Fr. Yeremia Abgarian was held in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. Երեմիա աբեղա Աբգարյանի վարդապետական թեզի պաշտպանությունը: The topic was “Canonical-Ecclesiastical Perceptions of Priesthood in Medieval Armenia as per the “Armenian Book of Rules””.
 

Individual exhibition of the National Painter of RA Anatoli Avetyan was opened in Vanadzor city


To mark the 26th anniversary of the Armenian independence, on September 21, a number of merited artists and other figures were rewarded with higher prizes of the Republic of Armenia. Among them was painter Anatoli Avetyan. The artist was awarded with the National Artist's grade. A few days ago the exhibition of Anatoli Avetyan was opened in Vanadzor city.